The Appellate Group

In re J.F.

In re J.F., 2024 UT App 178 (per curiam)

Child Welfare

Father appealed the juvenile court’s order awarding custody of Child to Stepmother. The Utah Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal as untimely.

  • Practice tip: In a child welfare case, the time to file a notice of appeal commences on the day that the judgment is entered, regardless of the date that the parties receive notice of the entry of the judgment. However, a party may file a motion for reinstatement within forty-five days of the order’s entry. 

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